tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post7967870104451641469..comments2024-03-23T03:57:15.055-07:00Comments on Caftan Woman: THE RITA HAYWORTH IS 100! BLOGATHON: Separate Tables (1958)Caftan Womanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-21779863320769544022018-10-24T11:46:36.172-07:002018-10-24T11:46:36.172-07:00Rita certainly proved her mettle with this role. I...Rita certainly proved her mettle with this role. It is a shame that of all the Academy nods in the acting category that she was overlooked. You would think or hope that the industry could look past image.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-14062396044642979682018-10-24T11:16:45.290-07:002018-10-24T11:16:45.290-07:00Great review of an absolutely wonderful film. Ever...Great review of an absolutely wonderful film. Every character is fully rounded. Rita showed that she could be more than just a pretty face.Margot Shelbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06580855468061590981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-70860460672517246962018-10-21T06:36:16.869-07:002018-10-21T06:36:16.869-07:00Definitely. Rita was mesmerizing in a film filled ...Definitely. Rita was mesmerizing in a film filled with perfect performances. She made that character her own creation.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-55247897786005029842018-10-20T16:39:02.993-07:002018-10-20T16:39:02.993-07:00Great article Patricia! I love this film so much. ...Great article Patricia! I love this film so much. As a matter of fact, it would be my favourite Rita Hayworth's film along with Music in my Heart. The cast is SO brilliant. As much as I love Vivien Leigh, I can't imagine anyone else than Rita in the role. Virginie Pronovosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12690434044034618183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-27015460364337536722018-10-19T13:15:37.658-07:002018-10-19T13:15:37.658-07:00It seems original director Olivier wanted Spencer ...It seems original director Olivier wanted Spencer Tracy or nothing, and when Burt decided to play the role, it was nothing for Sir Larry.<br /><br />My imagination has a hard time picturing Tracy and Hayworth, but knowing their abilities, they would make it hard for me to imagine anyone else.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-41315917196960722732018-10-19T09:17:25.788-07:002018-10-19T09:17:25.788-07:00Great write up. Love the cast, especially Niven an...Great write up. Love the cast, especially Niven and the Brit supporting players. Hayworth proves she can act. And the Major was a bit of a bounder wasn't he? The only lemon is Lancaster, who really doesn't fit. Spenser Tracy would've been much better in the role. rcoceanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17102201338319611538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-4094958706803602462018-10-19T05:08:32.698-07:002018-10-19T05:08:32.698-07:00Thank you so much, Chris. My head started whirling...Thank you so much, Chris. My head started whirling with the choices for the blogathon but once Separate Tables came up, that was it. Everyone is so impressive and Rita is outstanding. Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-85148429862357457012018-10-19T04:59:09.439-07:002018-10-19T04:59:09.439-07:00So glad you covered this important milestone in Ri...So glad you covered this important milestone in Rita's career! I think she is wonderfully subtle and nuanced here, as you note, with great chemistry opposite her friend Burt Lancaster, who was her next husband's business partner. Rita could more than hold her own against all the screen's greatest actors. LOVE Wendy Hiller and David Niven here, of course, as well as the wonderful Miss Kerr, but Rita and Burt are just as impressive. Need to see this again!<br />-Chrisangelman66https://www.blogger.com/profile/16471674180789592940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-15213044995609825402018-10-18T06:45:53.147-07:002018-10-18T06:45:53.147-07:00Yes, Separate Tables does seem to have unfairly fa...Yes, Separate Tables does seem to have unfairly fallen between the cracks. In the cycle of movie love, its time will come again I'm sure.<br /><br />PS: Congratulations on the CiMBAs! Well done!Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-78771737672342391572018-10-18T06:18:03.466-07:002018-10-18T06:18:03.466-07:00Incredible performances in this film. I've onl...Incredible performances in this film. I've only seen it once – need to see it again – but when I saw it I was riveted. I don't think I even blinked, for fear of missing anything.<br /><br />This film doesn't get as much attention as it deserves these days. I'm glad you featured it in the blogathon. :)Silver Screeningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04955048716754142299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-63341871110446651822018-10-18T05:39:17.130-07:002018-10-18T05:39:17.130-07:00Thank you, Walter. Your assessment of this film is...Thank you, Walter. Your assessment of this film is clear-eyed and true. The more I see it, the more I appreciate it. Something everyone involved could have taken pride in.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-49454893065555326552018-10-18T05:38:03.028-07:002018-10-18T05:38:03.028-07:00Thank you so much, Michaela.
Indeed it is my plea...Thank you so much, Michaela.<br /><br />Indeed it is my pleasure to participate in this event. Rita was and is special to us.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-48603291074344233942018-10-18T04:07:43.018-07:002018-10-18T04:07:43.018-07:00Paddy Lee, spot on characterizations. SEPARATE TA...Paddy Lee, spot on characterizations. SEPARATE TABLES has a wonderful ensemble cast. The cast, through their very good performances, brings forth the feeling of loneliness, which brings us to the separate tables This very fine cast and the well written dialogue makes for a quiet pleasurable viewing. Walter S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02507750468123235383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-16242937850012066992018-10-17T21:11:01.956-07:002018-10-17T21:11:01.956-07:00Amazing post! I really enjoyed all of the interest...Amazing post! I really enjoyed all of the interesting background info, and your assessment of Rita's performance is spot-on. This film expertly showcases what an underrated talent she was.<br /><br />Thanks for helping me to celebrate Rita!Michaelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06595610476583704014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-26890103403500224972018-10-17T08:47:21.742-07:002018-10-17T08:47:21.742-07:00I am in awe of how well we get to know characters ...I am in awe of how well we get to know characters in a thoughtful piece like Separate Tables. It deserved its accolades and awards upon its release, and deserves its audience today.Caftan Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936895555808823221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-331373971294623620.post-61855384348667677942018-10-17T08:39:25.479-07:002018-10-17T08:39:25.479-07:00I watched this film just recently and really enjoy...I watched this film just recently and really enjoyed it. What a great ensemble cast of talented actors! It's hard to pick a favorite among them. Not to mention it is obviously a thoughtful portrayal of the various characters' personalities and stories.Brittaneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13766658979578139012noreply@blogger.com